LEEDS – DERBY PREDICTION (13.01.2017)

In order to continue on the path of victory that will allow him to continue in the fight for the direct promotion to the Premier League, the Leeds United receives Derby County in a game corresponding to the 26th day of the English Championship.

Those led by Gary Monk come to this game, after getting an excellent 1-2 win in their visit to Cambridge United for the third round of the FA Cup and in this way extended their unbeaten in all competitions to 6 matches and 5 games In the Championship.

Leeds currently stands 5th, and so is currently playoff posts with 45 points to 7 points of Newcastle which is the last team that is currently in positions of direct promotion, so a victory here is more than important for Continue in that fight.

Meanwhile, Steve Mcclaren’s runners-up are also on the brink, after beating the Premier League in the third round of the FA Cup, as West Bromwich is 1-2.

In the English Championship, Derby is also the protagonist, coming is seventh with 40 points to two points from Sheffield Wednesday which is the last team to be classifying the play off of promotion and wants to give the surprise this vieres.

The numbers in direct matches are very even, so Leeds has won 33 games for 32 Derby; Although playing as a local, things are somewhat different, since Leeds has not lost Derby in their last 3 meetings on Elland Road, with a win and two draws.

Therefore, while Derby is motivated by his victory against West Bromwich, from our humble point of view, Leeds is still a favorite in this game. His undefeated can not be sloppy, with 5 wins and a draw in all competitions and not to mention the good numbers this season, where even to 34 goals in 25 games dates, in turn he plays as a local; Therefore, for the value of the odds offered by bookmakers, we rely on the alternative of No Tie in favor of Leeds United, since in case of equality in the marker we are returned the bet.